Banana business 'legitimate', High Court drugs trial told
Accused's lawyer says her client was genuinely involved in the business.
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Foreign crew made a fast fortune funnelling drugs into New Zealand, jurors told.
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After lengthy struggle for secrecy, Manu Vatuvei's serious drug charges made public.
Teen froze to death after family kicked him out for using cannabis
The teen got into an argument with his dad who believed he crashed the car while high.
Police intercept package from Thailand containing 2kg of liquid meth
Three people have been charged with importing methamphetamine.
Trial hears of cocaine cops' secret break-in
Cocaine market is exploding, drug cop tells High Court trial.
Saudi bans Lebanese produce because of drug smuggling
Saudi bans Lebanese fruit and vegetable shipments increasingly used to smuggle drugs.
Accused cocaine supplier busted with $70k cash at airport
Detective found cash in various currencies in the accused's luggage, the jury heard today.
Richard Prebble: Andrew Little's health reforms will achieve little
Here's a bold idea for change: Make it legal for Māori to use cannabis.
Young Labour to Labour - decriminalise all drug use
Young Labour is the latest youth wing to take a stronger stance on drug law reform
Could magic mushrooms replace antidepressants?
Psilocybin is flavour of the month in mental health - but not everyone's convinced.
Chris Lynch: Christchurch's synthetic drug scene is rife and destroying lives
Where is the support to help drug addicts and their families?
Focus: PM Ardern on treating drug users as a health issue
PM Jacinda Ardern wants personal drug possession to be treated as a health issue. Video / Mark Mitchell
Gangs and guns: New police squad to target illegal firearms
Likes of gun "shopping", conversion, DIY to be probed by new Firearms Investigation Team.
Coalition calls for repeal of drugs law, scrapping penalties
Coalition calls for Government to put emphasis on health, not penalties for drug use.
Sydney driver's 12-hour binge before killing 4 children in crash
Samuel William Davidson had his first beer at 7am. At 7.30pm he got behind the wheel.
Social media post sparks DMX death confusion
Stars and fans hastily delete "RIP DMX" posts after manager explains misunderstanding.
Drug driver who killed four kids sentenced to at least 21 years
A drunk, drugged and speeding driver who killed four kids in Sydney has been sentenced.
Festival drug testing law to be made permanent - Andrew Little
Interim legislation was passed urgently late last year, now a permanent law is imminent.
DMX hospitalised and in critical condition after overdose
Rapper DMX has been hospitalised and is in a critical condition after suffering an overdose. Video / Getty
'The world is praying': Celebrities react to DMX's prognosis after overdose
The Grammy-nominated rapper is said to be on life support and the prognosis is "not good".
'We are concerned': DMX taken off life support, breathing on his own again
His lawyer says the rapper is breathing on his own again, but doctors are still worried.
Death spurs call for better mental health support at R&V
Hauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.
Why Demi Lovato documented her overdose in new music video
The singer has portrayed how she felt when she said her dealer left her "for dead".
Crowded House concert suspected drink-spiking: Mum's night in ICU
Mum-of-four rushed to hospital after suspected drink spiking at Crowded House event.
More than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMA
The defence force has punished more than 130 personnel for using illegal drugs since 2014.
Man accused of shooting at police appears in court
The 31-year-old faced nine charges when he appeared in court today.
Criminally stupid: Man posts cannabis photo on Facebook, now police are following him
A Facebook user showed off his pot plant. It did not go unnoticed.
Joseph Parker named as sports star police linked to drug conspiracy
The Supreme Court ruled to publicly name the prominent sportsman this week.
Why Joseph Parker wasn't charged by police
Police have said there was not enough evidence to throw handcuffs on the sports star.
Kiwi sports star who police linked to drug syndicate to be named tomorrow
'I have never been involved in the importation of class A drugs,' the sports star said.
Murder trial: 'Best mate's' drug history mystery
'Most placid, mellow dude' ended up dead after suspected cocaine underworld entanglements.
Poll: Most NZers support decriminalising cannabis
Helen Clark Foundation says there's a strong appetite for easing drug regulation.
'Faster than Uber': The chat app where young Kiwis are buying and selling drugs
Drug dealers trade candidly on the app which is widely used to sell illicit substances.